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He loved his job, but never seemed defined by it. I’ve just heard the awful news about Michael Gambon. Michael was a mischievous, playful, yet also deeply thoughtful actor, Yates said. Michael GambonMurray Close/Warner Bros Discovery He was one of the greats, and well all miss him. He recalled his fearless, filthy sense of fun. Magnificent Michael Gambon has died. I learned what acting could be from Michael in The Singing Detective complex, vulnerable and utterly human....

I am not going to overstate it. But everybody worked hard to get that done and Im just pleased that it got done. Now we got a lot of work to do to get [SAG-AFTRA]. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday at the GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan LibraryGilbert Flores Obviously its going to be a lot of work to do. Thats a contrast to Bidens approach to the United Auto Workers strike....

NBC didnt wantJimmy Fallonto hostLate Nightat first. I was leavingSNLand so [Michaels] goes, Would you ever want to do it? Youre one of three human beings to ever do this: David Letterman, Conan OBrien, and you. Jimmy FallonTodd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images And, if anything, youre on a great list of people. Like, this is insane.' He continued, So, I call Lorne, and I go, Im in. Id love to do it....

He then renamed it X. We talk about everything, Yaccarino said. Adding, Do you think Elon brought me to the company to be the head of advertising? Linda Yaccarino, Elon muskCourtesy/Getty Who wouldnt want Elon Musk sitting by their side? There was some laughter from the audience and Boorstin said, l see a show of hands. Today, The Information reported that Musk had cut half of his election integrity team....

EXCLUSIVE: Western thrillerCottonmouthentered production last week in Oklahoma after receiving a SAG interim agreement. Brock Harris (Wild Game) is directing from a script he wrote alongside Jared Bonner. Matthew Shreder is executive-producing for Concourse Media, which represents worldwide sales. Martin Sensmeier, Ron Perlman, Esai Morales & Eric NelsenGetty/Jack Guy/Getty Ricki Maslar served as the films casting director. Making a western in my home state is the ultimate blessing. With these legendary performers, were delivering a tall tale on sacred land, said Harris....

NBCUniversalhas found its permanent lifestyle and documentary chief. Rachel Smith has been promoted to EVP, Unscripted Content, Lifestyle & Documentaries. She replaces Rod Aissa,who left in June. Rachel SmithNBCUniversal She will work closely with Corie Henson, EVP, Entertainment Unscripted Content who oversees competition and game shows. Watch on Deadline Smith now reports to Frances Berwick, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment. She also had a pivotal role on a number of its reality series such asThe Real Housewivesfranchise andBelow Deck....

Jordanhas submitted Amjad Al-Rasheeds female inheritance rights dramaInshallah A BoyforBest International Feature Filmat the 96th Academy Awards. It won the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution, putting $21,000 towards distribution costs in France. Greenwich Entertainmentacquired U.S. distribution rightsto the film ahead of its North American premiere at TIFF earlier this month. Inshallah a BoyImaginarium The film was inspired by the experiences of women in Al-Rasheeds entourage. Other cast members include Haitham Al-Omari, Salwa Nakkara, Yumna Marwan, Mohammad AI-Jizawi and Eslam Al-Awadi....

Kenyahas selected Daudi Angukas dramaMverato represent it forBest International Feature Filmat the 96th Academy Awards. The English and Swahili-language film takes its name from its heroineMvera, which is the Swahili word for blessing. Her character is loosely inspired by Kenyan independence activist Mekatilili Wa Menza. MveraAR-Film Production Rising director Angukas previous credits the feature filmZilizalaand popular telenovelas, the Showmax acquiredPeteandSanura. Watch on Deadline Anguka also produces under the banner of Mombasa-based AR-Film Production....

Stephens has stepped away from their role on the Board to support staff navigating through this transition. The Board has initiated measures to support organizational solvency and help realign the organization. We are working to rebuild a higher-quality organization and workplace. Outfest Outfest is decidedly pro-union. The work our organization accomplishes wouldnt be possible without Hollywood unions. As a nonprofit Board and organization, we believe in empowering LGBTQIA+ storytellers which includes our Outfest staff....

Update:As we previously told you, Paramount EVPAshley Bruckshas landed the top job atScreen Gems. She starts Nov. 13. Heres the note from Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Presidents, Josh Greenstein and Sanford Panitch. Ashley BrucksGetty Ashley has overseen some of the most successful genre films in recent years. She most recently served as Senior EVP and Head of Development at Paramount Players. She began her film career at DreamWorks. yo join us in extending a warm welcome to Ashley when she starts....

With guild agreements being signed and production ramping up, Hollywood hopefully awaits a moment of youthful innovation. He misses the hubris of the 70s whenJawswent 100 days over schedule and Universal decided not to notice. The times are transformative, but is that good news or bad? (L-R) Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott and Michael MannGetty Scorsese (80) has been the most self-critical of his generation. His follow-up,Silence, arguably lacked narrative as well as genre....

Were working with a mix of established filmmakers and more emerging talent. The spectrum is really wide. For some, thats a weakness, weve always viewed it as kind of a strength. Jeremy Kleiner at the Creative Investors ConferenceSan Sebastian Film Festival Were drawn to things that maybe are a little hard to come by sometimes. What we dont have is a quota. It feels distinct but not complimentary. And we usually end up kind of in the same place, but not always....

Which one of you, tonight, should be voted off the island? Ron DeSantis, however, put a stop to it. I think that is disrespectful to my fellow contenders. (L-R) Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in SeptemberPhoto by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images As if realizing time was running out to make a mark, candidates came prepared to attack the others. Do your homework because Obama bought those curtains, Haley said....